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  • July 27, 2017

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    RIT joins national arts research consortium a2ru

    The Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities, known as a2ru, is an exclusive consortium of research universities committed to advancing interdisciplinary, arts-integrative research and education.

  • July 27, 2017

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    Researchers seek to improve solar cell technology

    Researchers at RIT, led by Assistant Professor Parsian Mohseni, are expanding solar cell technology using nanowires to capture more of the sun’s energy and transform it into usable electricity.

  • July 25, 2017

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    Nathaniel Rochester Society celebrates 50 years

    The Nathaniel Rochester Society, established in 1967 to develop friends and ambassadors to promote and support RIT, celebrated its 50th anniversary July 20 and honored Joseph M. Lobozzo II as the 2017 NRS Award recipient.

  • July 25, 2017

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    RIT re-accreditation approved

    The Middle States Commission on Higher Education has re-accredited RIT for a full eight-year cycle after determining that the university complies with all its Standards for Accreditation and Requirements of Affiliation.

  • July 20, 2017

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    Learn about part-time study opportunities

    The Adult and Part-time Study Connection on July 27 is helpful for adults who are looking to update professional skills, complete a graduate or undergraduate college degree part time or change career paths.

  • July 18, 2017

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    RIT researchers working on ‘wire revolution’

    Researchers in RIT’s Kate Gleason College of Engineering won a Department of Energy award to develop more efficient, durable and cost-effective carbon nanotube technology in electronic components and systems that now use copper wiring.

  • July 14, 2017

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    NTID gets $1M for deaf scientists-in-training program

    The National Institute of General Medical Sciences has awarded a grant to RIT that is expected to provide $1.025 million in funding over five years to develop a Scientists-In-Training Program for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Undergraduates.

  • July 13, 2017

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    RIT included in 2018 ‘Fiske Guide to Colleges’

    RIT is among the universities included in the 2018 edition of the Fiske Guide to Colleges. The guide is a selective, subjective and systematic look at more than 300 colleges and universities in the U.S., Canada and Great Britain aimed at selecting “the best and most interesting.”

  • July 13, 2017

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    ‘Best Colleges for Your Money’ features RIT

    RIT is among the universities included in a new ranking by Money magazine: “711 Best Colleges for Your Money.” The listing looks at quality, affordability and educational outcomes.

  • July 13, 2017

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    Remanufacturing group honors Nabil Nasr

    The Remanufacturing Industries Council has honored Nabil Nasr, associate provost and director of RIT’s Golisano Institute for Sustainability, with its ACE Award—given to an inspiring person recognized for leadership in creating positive change for the remanufacturing industry and sustainability.

  • July 12, 2017

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    RIT/NTID names Student Life Team director

    Marvin “Tim” Albert has been named director of NTID’s Student Life Team and will supervise and oversee co-curricular events including clubs and Greek life for RIT/NTID’s 1,200 deaf and hard-of-hearing students.